Claude Lanthier

Claude Lanthier (born January 24, 1933) is a former Canadian politician.[1]

An engineering professional, professor at University de Montreal’s École d’Architecture, and well known wine connoisseur (also member of the Board for Québec’s Liquor Board c. 1978-1982), Lanthier was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as the Progressive Conservative Member of Parliament for the Montreal riding of Lasalle in the 1984 federal election. He served variously as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of State for Science and Technology, and lastly Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works.

He was defeated in the 1988 federal election in what was now LaSalle—Émard riding by Paul Martin. Following his defeat, Lanthier was appointed as one of Canada's representatives on the International Joint Commission; later appointed Canadian chairman.

Electoral record (partial)

Canadian federal election, 1988: LaSalle—Émard
Party Candidate Votes%∆%Expenditures
LiberalPaul Martin 23,394 45.46 $39,415
     Progressive Conservative Claude Lanthier 21,979 42.71 $46,839
     New Democratic Party Jean-Claude Bohrer 5,458 10.61 $4,490
     N/A (Marxist-Leninist) Ginette Boutet 305 0.59 $130
     Communist Ginette Gauthier 212 0.41 $18
     Commonwealth Nancy Guice 117 0.23 $0
Total valid votes 51,465 100.00
Total rejected ballots 1,012
Turnout 52,477 77.65
Electors on the lists 67,584
Source: Report of the Chief Electoral Officer, Thirty-fourth General Election, 1988.

References

  1. "LaSalle - Émard". Canada Votes (Results, Ridings and Candidates). Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2010.